FAQ

Question 1

Do I need a tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

As an adult, your permanent teeth are meant to keep you smiling for years to come. However, sometimes, you may have to remove a tooth. Common reasons you may need an extraction include:

- Dental trauma (due to accident or injury)
- Severe tooth decay (too extensive for a filling or crown)
- Dental infections (which may spread to the surrounding tissue)
- Severe gum disease
- You may also need an extraction if your teeth are crowding. Crowding occurs when your mouth is too small for all of your permanent teeth to fit, causing them to overlap or become crooked.

Question 2

Teeth Extractions, What Can I Expect?

Accepted Answer

There’s no need to worry when you come to River District Smiles. Tooth extraction is a simple and effective procedure, and our dentists are trained to do so safely. Before your procedure, our dentist will administer local anesthetic to numb your mouth. This will prevent any potential discomfort. Once you are completely comfortable, our dentist will remove the tooth.

Question 3

Do Teeth Extractions Hurt?

Accepted Answer

Our dental team will do everything we can to make you as comfortable and relaxed as possible during your procedure. It is normal to experience some pain and swelling following extraction. That is why it’s important to closely follow your post-operative care instructions to ensure a speedy recovery.